Sharper Image - PORTAL Window Fan with Reversible Exhaust - Black

Name: Sharper Image - PORTAL Window Fan with Reversible Exhaust - Black
Brand: Sharper Image
SKU: 6463531
Rating: 4.3 (36 reviews)

Model: FA1-0135-06

SKU: 6463531

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Key Specs
- Adjustable Height: false
- App Compatible: false (The product can be connected to a program or software application on a mobile device, which then receives collected data from the product.)
- Fan Type: Window Fan
- Number of Fan Speeds: 3
- Oscillating Design: false
- Timer: false
General
- Brand: Sharper Image
- Model Number: FA1-0135-06
- Product Name: PORTAL Window Fan with Reversible Exhaust
- Color: Black
Dimensions
- Product Height: 6.5 inches (The out of box height of the item. Height is measured as the vertical distance from the bottom of the item to the top as it would be primarily used or placed.)
- Product Width: 23.9 inches (The out of box width of the item. Width is measured as the horizontal distance from one side of the item to the other as it would be primarily used or placed.)
- Product Depth: 6.1 inches (The out of box depth of the item. Depth is measured as the distance from the front of the item to the back as it would be primarily used or placed.)
- Product Weight: 6.9 pounds (The out of box weight of the item.)
- Fan Diameter: 22 inches
- Adjustable Height: false
- Cord Length: 8 feet
Compatibility
- App Compatible: false (The product can be connected to a program or software application on a mobile device, which then receives collected data from the product.)
Performance
- Power Consumption: 31.9 watts
Features
- Fan Type: Window Fan
- Adjustable Tilt: false
- Number of Fan Speeds: 3
- Oscillating Design: false
- Remote Control Included: No
- Timer: false
- Carry Handle(s) Included: false
Power
- Power Source: Plug-in
Other
- UPC: 043765015414

Sharper Image creates cutting edge products - so when we set out to create a window fan, we did our research and then rewrote the formula. The result was a mere 6.12" tall, cleverly enough to be seamlessly installed in windows up to 38" wide using to an innovative modular block system. In today's world full of ugly, repetitive window fans, Portal is a window fan that lives up to the Sharper Image vision - to bring products today inspired by Tomorrow's Tomorrow.

Intuitive push-button controls: 3 speed settings with minimal noise
Electronically reversible: Transition the airflow from fan to exhaust with the touch of a button.
Weather-resistant design: Strong airflow pulls fresh air in from outside or exhaust stale air out of your home.
Easy installation: Fits into windows up to 38” wide using a modular block system.
2 year manufacturer's warranty: Supported by a customer service team based in Andover, Kansas.
Intuitive push-button controls: 3 speed settings with minimal noise
Electronically reversible: Transition the airflow from fan to exhaust with the touch of a button.
Weather-resistant design: Strong airflow pulls fresh air in from outside or exhaust stale air out of your home.
Easy installation: Fits into windows up to 38” wide using a modular block system.
2 year manufacturer's warranty: Supported by a customer service team based in Andover, Kansas.

Q: Does it close off when not in use, so no wind can blow through?

A: It does close off for the most part but there is still a slight opening where wind can get through. Most times not enough to notice.

Q: Can it vent out cigarette smoke from outside?

A: Yes it can. it reverses at the touch of a button.

Q: Is there any filter in this unit? During allergy season I'd like to get some fresh air circulation.

A: No, there are no filters in the window fans.

Q: Are there side adjusters for wider windows?

A: You may purchase more foam blocks if the opening is more than 44 inches

Q: Can this be installed vertically (in windows that open side to side instead of up and down)?

A: Yes it could. It needs 24 inches tall opening and window opened 6 inches. But it is preferred there be a window screen outside. If not, get some screen material from hardware store or Walmart and attach a piece over the openings across the back side of it before installing. I personally did not have any screen so I occasionally have a few unwanted moths and mosquitos to deal with but it's near my desk so I keep a fly swatter handy. Soon I will take it back out for the hottest part of summer and install screening myself. I hope this helps. My idea is to hot glue the screen the the fan.

Q: does this fan come with a remote control

A: seriously, no! there is nothing in the description that indicates a remote is included.

Q: Can this fan be used in the window verticaly?

A: The Portal Window Fan is designed for horizontal installation only. Using it in the vertical orientation can put a strain on the motor and could affect the output and longevity.

Q: If this unit is powered by electricity, where is the electrical cord to plug it in? The video doesn't address this.

A: The Portal Window Fan power cord is located on the bottom just behind the attached bottom foam piece in the center.

Customers are saying

Customers enjoy the PORTAL Window Fan with Reversible Exhaust for its powerful airflow that keeps the space cool and refreshing. They appreciate its compact size that fits perfectly in windows, even with limited openings. Additionally, customers are pleased with how quiet the fan operates, making it ideal for bedrooms and other quiet spaces.

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Works great, with a couple of down sides
So far so good. We've had this for about three weeks and it is doing what we had hoped. We don't have a ceiling fan in our main bathroom, so when we shower, the whole room steams up and the walls are dripping and so on. We've tried setting fans in the doorway and leaving the door cracked while showering and that did not work. Having this in the bathroom window works great! The room does not steam up, no dripping walls etc. A couple of downsides, and why I gave it a four-star: 1) We can't lock our window, so we have to remember to take the fan out of the window if we're not at home, which is sort of a pain because now we have to store it somewhere i.e., set it down in the shower. 2) The back of the fan hits our screen so we are not able to set the fan fully into the window frame as it is intended unless we remove the screen. Which we don't want to do because then any bug will be able to crawl right inside. Overall, it works great! It easily switches from blowing in to blowing out the window.
This review is from Sharper Image - PORTAL Window Fan with Reversible Exhaust - Ice White
Posted 2 years ago by BarryH
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Powerful and yet petite
I'm in love with this fan! I live on the bottom floor of an apartment building and wanted something to help cool the air in my bedroom. Space in my bedroom is at a premium, so I really wanted a fan that took up little space but was powerful. This fan is excellent. I have locks on my windows so they only open a small amount, for safety. I was a little worried that the fan would be too big, but it fit the space perfectly.
Posted 1 year ago by EJS5
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Two-Way Comfort: It's a Breeze
Bringing the cool in or blowing the heat out, this fan is perfect. I was beginning to wilt in my office and needed an affordable means of cooling down. I was concerned about it fitting in the window, but the various-sized matching foam that comes with it handles that concern quite nicely.
Posted 1 year ago by JerryD